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Serotonin Sydrome versus NMS

Serotonin (5-HT) Syndrome and Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome are rare psychiatric emergencies. These syndromes should be considered when an  individual taking several psychotropic medications becomes acutely ill. Since some symptoms overlap, here is a head-to-head comparison.

Serotonin syndrome symptoms of serotonin toxicity by Jason Cafer MD
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome NMS Can't Bender mnemonic by Jason Cafer MD
Serotonin syndrome vs NMS mechanism by Dr Jason Cafer MD
Serotonin syndrome vs NMS clonus by Dr Jason Cafer MD
Serotonin syndrome vs NMS mortality by Dr Jason Cafer MD
Serotonin syndrome vs NMS antidepressant antipsychotics by by Dr Jason Cafer MD
Serotonin syndrome vs Neuroleptic Malignant syndrome lithiumby Dr Jason Cafer MD
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